Advanced Root Canal Treatment for West Finchley Patients

Your general dentist handles straightforward root canals, but some cases need more skill and gear. Seek an endodontist if you have severe toothache, a failed previous root canal, or pain that returns. Other signs include a persistent bump on the gum, tooth discolouration, or long lasting sensitivity. We see West Finchley patients with complex cases such as molars with curved or narrow canals that require a dental operating microscope. A 3D CBCT scan at our Finchley practice helps us diagnose these issues accurately before treatment begins.

We design the treatment to be comfortable and efficient. First comes a 60 minute consultation with digital imaging and a 3D CBCT scan to assess the tooth. The procedure is done in a single visit of 60 to 90 minutes. After giving local anaesthetic to numb the area, Dr. Reddy uses a dental microscope for a highly magnified view of the root canals. He removes infected tissue, cleans and disinfects the canals, and seals them with a biocompatible material. The goal is to remove infection and prepare the tooth for a final restoration by your general dentist. The success rate for this procedure is over 90 percent, especially with this technology.

After treatment you may feel tenderness for 2 to 3 days as the anaesthetic wears off. This is usually manageable with over the counter painkillers such as ibuprofen. Avoid chewing on the treated tooth until your general dentist places the permanent filling or crown. You can brush and floss normally but be gentle around the area. Attend all follow up appointments so we can monitor healing. Red flags requiring immediate contact: Call our practice if you experience severe, increasing pain after day 3, significant swelling inside or outside your mouth, or a fever above 38 degrees. Please call during office hours Mon, Wed, Fri 9-5 and Tue, Thu 11-7. For genuine emergencies out of hours, call 111 or go to A&E.

The main alternative to root canal treatment is tooth extraction. While this removes the infection source, it creates a gap in your smile that can cause surrounding teeth to shift, bite problems, and bone loss. Replacing the tooth with a dental implant or bridge is possible, but these options are more invasive and costly than saving your natural tooth. Our practice philosophy is to preserve your natural teeth whenever clinically possible, as no replacement matches the real thing. A West Finchley patient with a failed retreatment considered extraction, but retreatment with our microscope saved the tooth, avoiding implant surgery.

To make an informed choice about your care, ask about whether the practice uses a dental operating microscope for all root canals, your expected success rate for a tooth like yours, whether a 3D CBCT scan will be used, how many appointments are typical, total costs including consultations and scans, training in endodontics, what happens if treatment fails, and whether private insurance is accepted.

The cost of private root canal treatment depends on the complexity of the case and which tooth is being treated. Molars with multiple canals cost more than front teeth. Retreatment of a previously failed root canal also involves more work and is priced accordingly. During your consultation, we provide a fully itemised treatment plan with no hidden fees. The fee includes the consultation, all necessary 3D scans and digital X-rays, the procedure itself, and follow-up reviews. We are a fully private practice and do not offer NHS services. We do, however, accept patients with private dental insurance from providers including Max Bupa, Denplan, and Cigna. A patient with a complex molar recently travelled from West Finchley; we were able to diagnose a hidden fourth canal with our CBCT scanner, ensuring a successful outcome that justified the investment in their long term dental health.